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Feeling rather hopeless, Marcy came to me for help. She had been experiencing weight gain, bloating, heavy periods, insomnia and a bad case of the grouchies. “ I just don’t feel right” she said. “One minute I’m fine and the next I’m moody and having a hot flash, and now I have fibroids. I just want my old body back”! …

In part 1, I discussed what defines Estrogen Dominance along with examples of symptoms. If you missed it go back here and read. Hormone imbalance/estrogen dominance is a very common condition and is the root cause of many undesirable symptoms. It affects us emotionally and physically, playing a role in depression, anxiety, memory issues, metabolism, growth, weight gain, digestion, …

For the past few months, I’ve been observing a woman close to my age (postmenopausal), exercising at the YMCA with a young male personal trainer as her coach. The exercises he has her doing are long, high intensity and completely running her ragged. I want to say, “Stop this madness”! These types of workouts may be effective for a 20-something …